Chili Bowl/ Indiana Sprint week
 

I have been going to the Chili Bowl for the past 5 years and since the date has been moved this year, I will only be able to make it Tues-Thursday. Since I wont be able to make the 2 main nights of the CB, I want to do the whole week of ISW next yr. I dont really know too much info about Indiana Sprint Week. How would you compare the 2? Its that really hard to do? Are tickets hard to find? Any more tips you can give?

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For the most part, the racing at ISW is great.. Tickets are not a problem, and for the most part, it's only 2-3 hours(at most) travel between the tracks....

But there are a few downsides, especially if you travel a ways to get to ISW..
The split week - first weekend 4 shows, then three/four off days, then three shows. While there is a ton of stuff to do in and around INDY, like the brickyard museum, it can be a bit boring. But there are some short tracks that are not part of ISW that schedule shows on off nights, so there is something to do...

If you're not camping or in an RV, you have find motels - either near each track, or centrally located. But if you're centrally located, be prepared to drive a bunch...and with gas at $4/gallon.....

But you'll never see better racing over a shorter period of time with full fields each night, with car counts from 35 and up; and you'll get to see a bunch of great tracks....

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I live in Arkansas and go to the July 4th Daytona race every year. Thats getting kinda old and I love dirt racing. Im trying to decide on what to do because I figure hotels are rare.

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motels are no problem in indiana!

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There is a link at the top of the message board that lists hotels near each track - that may help get you started....some IOW's can probably give you hotel advise, as well....

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I have just started the process of putting together a printed guide for both Indiana Sprint & Midget Weeks. It will include the schedules, pertinant track info, nearby hotels & eateries, as well as area attractions such as car museums. Driving directions will also be included. It will be available early next year.

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:applaud:YOU WILL JUST START A BIG FIGHT ON HERE! MOST HOOSIER CAN'T READ!:applaud:

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And Buckeyes are such good spellers.

Jerry

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And some people, from Terre Haute, are chronic comma, over-users, when they write, a post.

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Hey. At least that means that you pay attention to my posts. I can't say I remember a post that you've ever made.

Jerry

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that was a good one jerry! :O: ol' superdick has some sort of hard on for hoosiers.

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Tickets aren't a problem yet, The split weekends make it difficult unless you plan for it. Indiana Midget week also has sprints on the docket and is run on four or five consecutive nights. That might be your option :)

Chuck

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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :loser:

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Well played sir, I must say. Well played, indeed.

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Both are Premier' events 'NOT' to miss!!.......once you see,you'll understand!!Tix are $20 for ISW!..tix outside Tulsa are everywhere! never a problem for either .......Brucer'

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:applaud:JUST CHECKING TO SEE IF YOU HOOSIER CLEM'S CAN READ!

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SEE I TOLD YOU IT WOULD START A FIGHT!:applaud::redflag::moon:

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What would be real cool is if we could find a good driver, from Duke's era, to come post here every now and then. Do you think you could help us find one, Duke?:rolling

Jerry

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:SteerTHAT WOULD BE TUFF! YOU ALL KNOW MORE ABOUT RACING THEN ANY DRIVER I KNOW!:moon::angry-smiley-007::redflag:

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Staton,

I can't say for the CB because I've never been. The first thing I start looking for when the new year comes is the USAC schedule and ISW. I plan some of my vacation around ISW to see it all (as this year showed you don't want to miss a single night). We started when I still lived in Arkansas, continued while I lived in Illinois, and still now that I live in Houston, TX.

I still work in Arkansas occasionally, so I'm able to schedule my work there for the three or four days between ISW shows, and the drive isn't too bad (Kokomo to LR around 10-11 hours). If you want to stay, the Speedway museum is cool and the shops around Gasoline Alley and Brownsburg are usually buzzing with activity, and some don't mind visitors.

Warning, though - Once you go the first time you'll never want to miss it. It's extremely addicting.

Tim Simmons

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Thanks. Im in Hot Springs, so it would be about an 11-12 hr drive. Im seriously considering going. I will just wait for the schedule to come out.
Thanks again

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What Tim left out is that he was up close and personal for ISW. Tim and his son, Jake, were at every event with our team helping on the car in the pits and at the motels in the morning. I can't begin to thankthem enough for all the hard hours of work they devoted to our winning effort. I am a little upset Tim was not in the Kamp victory lane photo but I believe he did make the Bloomington victory lane photo.

The secod half of ISW was pretty interesting as we had 3 father/son combos working on the car. Only somebody that has gone racing with their father or son can understand where I am on this!! :rolling

Rob Hoffman

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Rob,

Thanks for your kind words. I had a blast during ISW and am humbled that you'd think I was any help at all - I was just happy to be around.

By the way IOW folks - It is indeed possible to put six grown men into a 2008 Chevy Malibu, with four of them riding in the back seat.

Where theres a will, there's a way.

Thanks again

Tim Simmons